Greenery can bring a sense of life and energy to any room and is such an easy stylistic element to add. Whether you have an expert green thumb, are partial to resilient succulents and cacti, or skip live greens altogether by opting for the artificial, these five decorating tips can be used by anyone and are sure to make your space look unbe-leaf-able!
Learn more about what types of plants you can use to decorate your house and where to place them.
Hanging Plants
Make a statement with hanging plants. These often have longer leaves that drape down over their decorative pots, adding a sense of movement and texture to the space where they live. There are endless possibilities, from striped spider plants to curvy-leafed bird’s nest ferns and mottled pothos when choosing which greens to include. Once you decide, nestle them into beaded macrame plant holders or golden hanging baskets to create an eclectic, bohemian feel.
Potted Floor Plants
Go big with a potted floor plant. Position a spouting fiddle leaf fig or a dark green rubber plant in the corner of any room to add depth and personality. Then, use its pot to bring in even more colors, patterns, and textures to the room. Those who prefer subtle decor should go with solid, neutral pots in grey, white, beige, and tan. Or, if you’re willing to go bold, choose pots made of interesting materials like woven-rattan and dyed cotton rope or those that have decorative features like rainbow arches and colorful tassel trims. Whichever you choose, make sure it captures your aesthetic and style.
Kitchen Herbs
Consider adding more practical indoor plants like fresh herbs in the kitchen. Whether they are lined up on the windowsill or staggered right on the counter, keeping fresh herbs indoors brings a touch of bright greenery and a refreshing perfume to your space. It can also ignite inspiration when trying new recipes because a variety of flavors are conveniently right there. Is that enough encourage-mint to give it a try?
Bathroom Blooms
Incorporating plants in your bathroom design brings a sense of levity and brightness to what is often a closed-off space. It also can improve the room’s air quality and the user’s experience. Be sure to bring in greens that thrive in warm, high humidity environments and do not mind low levels of sunlight. From the long-leafed cast-iron plant to the multi-colored, wide-leafed dumb cane, there are many greens to choose from that can thrive under the average bathroom’s conditions. You could also hang eucalyptus from your shower head.
Touches of Green
Tying in small touches of greenery throughout your home will make it feel lighter and more open. Any side table, decorative tray, or shelf that feels empty — and a bit uninteresting — can be entirely transformed with an indoor plant. Greenery has that way of adding life, brightness, and pure joy to any space.
With these five easy-to-implement tips, anyone can successfully decorate with plants. But if you don’t know where to begin or are unsure how to make your space feel cohesive, contact us today at 248-906-9300 to schedule your complimentary in-home consultation.
